Hyundai Staria vs Skoda Kodiaq
What's the difference?

Hyundai Staria

$47,740 - $73,740

2026 price

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Skoda Kodiaq

$38,440 - $77,490

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Hyundai Staria

2025 Skoda Kodiaq

By Mark Oastler

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.6L

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

0.0L/100km (combined)

9.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Hybrid performance & economy
One-tonne-plus payload
ANCAP safety rating

Generous feature list for a base model
Clever, family friendly touches
Comfortable ride with solid cabin space

Dislikes

No tow rating
Cargo load volume
Cabin noise at highway speeds

Engine can feel flat under pressure
Glitchy infotainment and climate controls
Reversing camera quality isn’t great

2026 Hyundai Staria Summary

Hyundai has recently launched an updated Staria Load range, with the most significant addition for buyers of mid-size (2.5 tonne-3.5 tonne GVM) commercial vans being the first-time availability of a hybrid drivetrain.

On paper this new HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) option brings numerous advantages over its diesel sibling, so we recently spent a week at the wheel to see if they are sufficient to win over traditional diesel van buyers.

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2025 Skoda Kodiaq Summary

In the eight years it’s been in our market, the Skoda Kodiaq large SUV has only seen modest updates, but the second-generation seven-seater marks a firm step forward.

You still get all of the clever practicality that Skoda is known for, but it now features a (slightly) sharper design, a raft of new features, improved technology and more room inside.

This week, my family of three has been living with the base 140TSI Select variant to find out whether this understated contender deserves more attention and if its rivals should start to worry.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Hyundai Staria 2025 Skoda Kodiaq

Verdict

The Staria Load HEV offers numerous advantages over its diesel equivalent including superior fuel economy, lower exhaust emissions, higher power output and a bigger payload. However, it also has a higher purchase price and no tow rating, so careful analysis of your specific work requirements will determine if Hyundai’s new hybrid van is fit for purpose.

Verdict

The new Skoda Kodiaq Select 140TSI is a quiet achiever. It may not be as flashy as some of its rivals, and the engine won’t knock your socks off, but it delivers where it counts. This is a well-rounded seven-seater that’s comfortable, practical and cleverly equipped with more standard features than you’d typically expect from a base grade. If you’re after a family SUV that flies under the radar but ticks all the right boxes, the Kodiaq deserves a close look.

Hyundai Staria vs Skoda Kodiaq What's the difference?

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Verdict

Verdict

Hyundai Staria vs Skoda Kodiaq
What's the difference?